Artwork

A Pollard Willow by a Stream

A Pollard Willow by a Stream, by Hippolyte Lalaisse, ink, 1840
A Pollard Willow by a Stream, by Hippolyte Lalaisse, ink, 1840

A Pollard Willow by a Stream is an ink drawing by the Romanticist artist Hippolyte Lalaisse. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Pollard Willow by a Stream is a drawing created by French artist Hippolyte Lalaisse around 1840, executed in pen and brown ink on cream wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a pollard willow tree situated beside a stream, focusing on the natural scenery of the subject.

Technique & Style

Lalaisse utilized pen and brown ink on cream wove paper to achieve the work's visual qualities, characteristic of 19th-century French drawing techniques.

History & Provenance

The artwork's creation is dated to circa 1840; however, detailed provenance information is not provided in the available sources.

Context

Created during the 19th century, the piece reflects the era's interest in naturalistic depictions of landscapes, common among French artists of the time.

Legacy

The legacy and impact of 'A Pollard Willow by a Stream' on broader art historical narratives are not explicitly outlined in the provided information.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.